Lake effect moves south into Northern Oswego County tonight

Oswego County, NY -- The National Weather Service says the large lake effect snow band that is hitting Jefferson County today will move south tonight into Northern Oswego County.

The lake effect snow warning remains in effect until 6 a.m.

Additional snow accumulations for Jefferson and Lewis counties will be from 6 to 10 inches in the persistent band areas. Storm totals will be about 12 to 18 inches in some areas. Snowfall rates will be 1 to 2 inches an hour.

Heavy snow will produce hazardous driving conditions. There will be slippery roads and poor visibility. Travel on Interstate 81 from Watertown to Pulaski will be difficult, the weather service said.